1616
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a busy scene split into two parts. The top half has a rocky hillside with a man riding a camel, carrying a big pot. Below, a group of people—some on horseback, others walking—gather around a chariot pulled by horses. One man in a fancy outfit sits inside the chariot, while others stand or kneel around him. Notice how the colors pop: bright reds, blues, and greens stand out against the green and brown backgrounds. The people wear different outfits, and the chariot looks important, with a wheel clearly visible. Look up mughal, made for abd al-rahim the khan khanan next to see how this art fits into its time.
